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Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,055

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $1,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,294

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelCaliberMalibu Classic
TrimSXTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $20,320
Base Invoice $18,232 $19,304
Security Group 750  
Power driver seat 300  
Driver Convenience Group 550  
Engine-block heater 95 75
Sunroof 845 800
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Rear spoiler   175
Remote start   190
Security Group 683  
Power driver seat 273  
Driver Convenience Group 501  
Engine-block heater 86 62
Sunroof 769 664
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Rear spoiler   145
Remote start   158
Options (change) 2,540 2,485
Options (change) 2,312 2,063
Destination 750 650
Total Price $22,055 $23,455
Total Invoice $21,294 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,215
Model Year20122008
ModelCaliberMalibu Classic
TrimSXTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,055$23,455
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,510$23,455
Total Invoice$21,294$22,017
Adjustments for Features-1,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,802$22,017

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelCaliberMalibu Classic
TrimSXTLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,620$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4920

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelCaliberMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length173.8 in188.3 in
Width68.8 in69.9 in
Height60.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,062 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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